cumulative

• Se dit de ce qui augmente en quantité, en force ou en effet au fil du temps par additions successives.

Describes something that increases in amount, strength, or effect over time through successive additions.

1. Increasing by successive additionsB2formal

   Increasing or growing by accumulation or successive additions.

   Qui s'accumule par additions successives

   • The cumulative effect of the medication became apparent after several weeks.
   • The cumulative rainfall for the month exceeded the annual average.
   • The cumulative cost of the repairs was much higher than expected.

   Synonymesaccumulativeadditivegrowingincrementalprogressive

   Antonymesdecreasingdiminishingsubtractive

2. Total from combined partsB2formal

   The total amount of something after all parts have been added together.

   cumulatif (total résultant de l'addition de plusieurs parties)

   • The cumulative score after three rounds was 245 points.
   • The cumulative profit for the year reached a record high.
   • The cumulative impact of the changes was significant.

   Synonymesaccumulatedaggregatecollectivecombinedtotal

   Antonymesdistributivesubtotal